The Sani Lodge Ecuador

Sani Lodge Information

Sani Lodge encompasses ecotourism, environmental conservation, and community projects in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. This project is owned and operated by members of a Kichwa community called Sani Isla.
Researchers have found that the western Amazon Rainforest (Ecuador & Peru) contains the highest levels of biodiversity found in all Amazonia. Many monkeys, including species endemic to Ecuador, can be found around the Sani Lodge. You can also find excellent bird life in 550 different species, including five species of kingfisher, several parrots, macaws, toucans, tanagers, cormorants, cotingas, and many others.

Sani Lodge Rooms

Sani Lodge accommodates a maximum of 30 guests, emphasizing quality rather than quantity, and thereby offering you a more intimate experience in the rainforest. The lodge itself consists of ten, private, thatch-roofed cabins and four family cabins, each with a private bathroom. The cabins are spaciously designed for double or triple occupancy, and have screened windows to guard against insects while you sleep. Electric lights at the lodge run from ecologically friendly solar energy.

Facilities

Additional to these, here you will be able to find a full service bar and lounge area. Internet services and laundry can be found in the lodge as well.

Sani Lodge Location

Three hours of ride in a motorized canoe from Coca city by the famous Napo river. The lodge lies inside of the Kichwa territory, in the area of Sucumbios and Orellana Provinces.
Specifically, located over the Challuacocha lake, which is formed by a small stream called Challuayacu. To the north of Challuacocha lies the Cuyabeno Reserve and along the southern border stretches the vast Yasuni National Park. In the corridor between, located on 40,000 hectares (100,000 acres) of untouched rainforest lies Sani Lodge. On your adventure, you will walk through a pristine rainforest gallery that is home to 1,500 species of trees, hundreds of climbing vines, and exotic flowers, as well as 550 species of tropical birds, 13 species of monkeys and 1,000 species of beautiful butterflies.

Sani Lodge Tour Summaries

Guided hikes across muddy swamps, through a pristine and primary forest. Never mind if you want to walk at night, here you will have the chance to get to know nocturnal wildlife.
Discovering the secrets of the different kind of animal and plant species of the area, with the help of your local guides, who will teach you the utilities and the mythical knowledge hidden inside of their Territory.
Giving a glance at an unseen host. In the Sani Lodge’s lake you will be able to find an endangered species the black caiman. After the sun sets, these non-aggressive and shy reptiles become active along the water’s edge. At night, they can be seen swimming lazily across the lake.
Reaching a high altitude towards the birdwatching tower is in the agenda.
Visiting the locals you will witness their lifestyle and warmth.